Trichomoniasis (trick-oh-mo-NEYE-ah-sis) is an infection caused by a protozoan – a microscopic, one-cell animal called a trichomona. Trichomoniasis is often called "trich." More than eight million Americans are infected with trich every year. It is a sexually transmitted disease. on! Any comments?

Trichomaniasis is a sexually-transmitted parasite, so no, you couldnt have just developed it on your own. If you werent sexually active prior to this boyfriend, chances are you got it from him. Apparently guys dont always have symptoms, so he may not even know he has it. Hell have to go to a doctor about it since youve been diagnosed.Both of you should be treated at the same time and abstain from sexual activity until any symptoms you have go away. Unfortunately, the only way its going to go away is if you (and he) receive treatment. If he doesnt get treated, hell probably just give it right back to you.